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Tudor

Pilgrimage of Grace at York 1536

1536
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: York falls to Pilgrimage 1536 · Pilgrimage rebels enter York 1536
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Crown (York city authorities)
Forces
York garrison c.200–400
VS
Victor
Pilgrimage rebels
Forces
Rebels c.4,000–6,000
Outcome
Rebel host enters York; city authorities open gates; rebels restore dissolved religious houses and hold masses
The Battle

History & Significance

The bloodless capture of York by Pilgrimage rebels in October 1536 extended the rebellion across the entire north of England and threatened to cut the kingdom in two.

Casualties & Losses

None; city opened gates

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Pilgrimage of Grace at York 1536

South angle tower of Roman fortress
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Merchant's Hall, Fossgate
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Medieval stone town house known as The Norman House to the rear of Nos 48 and 50 Stonegate
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
St Peter's Hospital, part of undercroft beneath the Theatre Royal
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Jewbury Medieval Jewish Cemetery
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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